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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,734.72, 284,632.80 and 58,376

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,734.72, 284,632.80 and 58,376 is: 87,573.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,734.72 : 284,632.80 = 58,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,734.72/284,632.80 = 58,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,734.72x = 284,632.80 × 58,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,734.72x = 16,615,724,332.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,615,724,332.80/189,734.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,573.45

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